LG LMC1042SW Use and care manual

P/NO. 3828W5A4337
Printed in Korea
LMC1042SW
website: http://www.lg.ca

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY............................................................. 3-4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy......................... 3
Grounding Instructions........................................ 3
Important Safety Instructions .............................
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN ...................................... 5-10
Specifications.......................................................5
Installation............................................................5
Part and Accessories.......................................... 6
Control Panel.......................................................6
Cooking Comparison Guide.................................7
Cookware Guide..................................................8
How to Use Accessories......................................9
Tips for Microwave Cooking...............................10
Precautions ........................................................11
Cleaning.............................................................11
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN............. 12-17
Microwave..........................................................12
2-Stage Timed Cooking ....................................12
Microwave Power Levels ..................................12
Child Lock..........................................................13
Kitchen Timer.....................................................13
Ez-On.................................................................13
More/Less .........................................................13
Custom Set........................................................1
Sensor Cooking Operation Instruction ..............15
Sensor Cook......................................................15
Sensor Reheat...................................................16
Sensor Popcorn.................................................16
Quick Defrost.....................................................16
Auto Defrost.......................................................17
Auto Defrost Table ............................................17
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
CONVECTION OVEN ........................................ 18
Tips for Convection Cooking............................. 18
Precautions....................................................... 18
USING YOUR CONVECTION OVEN .......... 19-22
Convection.........................................................19
Convection Cooking Guide................................20
Convection Baking Table ...................................21
Meat Roasting Table for Convection Cooking....22
UNDERSTANDING YOUR
COMBINATION OVEN....................................... 23
Tips for Combination Cooking .......................... 23
Helpful Hints for Combination Cooking............. 23
Precautions....................................................... 23
Combination Roast ........................................... 23
USING YOUR COMBINATION OVEN.......... 24-26
Combination Roast Cooking Guide ...................2
Combination Bake..............................................25
Combination Bake Cooking Guide.....................25
Combination Auto Cook.....................................26
Combination Auto Cooking Guide......................26
EATING/RE EATING GUIDE.......................... 27
FRES VEGETABLE GUIDE ............................ 28
TROUBLES OOTING .................................. 29-31
Questions and Answers............................... 29-30
Before Calling for Service................................. 31
WARRANTY ....................................................... 32
The serial number is found on the front of this
unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record request-
ed information here and retain this guide as a
permanent record of your purchase.
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Purchase From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Model No.:
Serial No.:

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SAFETY
• Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door open, since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
• Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage to
the:
- door (bent),
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded, and either:
1. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot recepta-
cle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord shall
be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance, or . . .
2. Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet near
the appliance.
NOTES:
1. Ashort power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1)
the marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type
3-wire cord, and (3) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use

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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your
oven.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 of this manual.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, KEEP OVEN DOOR CLOSED, turn oven off, and disconnect
the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
17. Do not heat any type of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and could cause personal
injury.
18. Avoid heating small-necked containers such as syrup bottles.
19. Avoid using corrosive and vapors, such as sulfide and chloride.
20. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become
overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients
(instant coffee, etc.), resulting in harm to the oven and possible injury. In all containers, for best results,
stir the liquid several times before heating. Always stir liquid several times between reheatings.
SAVE T ESE INSTRUCTIONS

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
SPECIFICATIONS
*IEC 60705 RATING STANDARD
Specifications subject to change ithout prior notice.
MODEL LMC1042SW
Po er Supply
Rated Po er Micro ave
Consumption Convection
Po er Output Micro ave
Convection
Frequency
Rated Current Micro ave
Convection
Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)
Oven Cavity Dimensions (WxHxD)
Capacity of Oven Cavity
120 V AC, 60 Hz
1,400 W
1,350 W
1,000W*
1,350W
2,450 MHz
12.5 A
11 A
201/8”x 121/4”x 195/16”
14”x 81/2”x 1313/16”
1.0 Cu. Ft.
INSTALLATION
A. Circuits
For safety purposes this oven must be plugged into a
20 Amp circuit. No other electrical appliances or light-
ing circuits should be on this line. If in doubt, consult a
licensed electrician.
B. Volt ge W rning
The voltage used at the all receptacle must be the
same as specified on the oven name plate located on
the front or on the side of the control panel of the oven.
Use of a higher voltage is dangerous and may result in
a fire or other type of accident causing oven damage.
Lo voltage ill cause slo cooking. In case your
micro ave oven does not perform normally in spite of
proper voltage, remove and reinsert the plug.
C. Pl cement of the Oven
Your micro ave oven can be placed easily in your
kitchen, family room, or any here else in your home.
Place the oven on a flat surface such as a kitchen
countertop or a specially designed micro ave oven
cart at least 100cm (39.4 inches) from floor. Do not
place oven above a gas or electric range. Free air flo
around the oven is important. Allo at least 2 inches
of space at the top, sides, and back of the oven for
proper ventilation.
NOTES:
•Never place the turntable in the oven upside do n.
D. Do not block the ir vents
All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air
vents are covered during oven operation the oven may
overheat. In this case, a sensitive thermal safety device
automatically turns the oven off. The oven ill be
inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.
E. R dio interference
1. Micro ave oven operation may interfere ith TV
or radio reception.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or
eliminated by taking the follo ing measures:
a. Clean the door and the sealing surfaces of the
oven.
b. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or TV.
c. Relocate the micro ave oven in relation to the
TV or radio.
d. Move the micro ave oven a ay from the
receiver.
e. Plug the micro ave oven into a different outlet
so that micro ave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
CONTROL PANEL
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
1 Use and Care Guide (Owner's Manual)
1 Glass Turntable
1 Turntable Rotating Ring
1 Metal Tray
1 Metal Rack
1. DISPLAY. The display includes a clock and indicators that tell you
time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions
selected.
2. CONVECTION. Touch this button to cook foods on convection
mode.
3. MICROWAVE. Touch this button to cook foods on microwave
mode, and to set cooking time and power level.
4. ROAST. Touch this button to roast foods on combination mode.
5. BAKE. Touch this button to bake foods on combination mode.
6. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook foods automatically on
combination mode.
7. SENSOR COOK. Touch this button to cook most of your favorite
foods without entering cooking time or power level.
8. SENSOR RE EAT. Touch this button to reheat foods without
entering cooking time and power level.
9. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this button to cook popcorn
automatically.
10. AUTO DEFROST. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Bread. Touch this pad to
select food type and defrost food by weight.
11. QUICK DEFROST. This pad provides you with the rapid
defrosting method for 1.0 pounds frozen foods.
12. MORE. Touch this pad to add ten seconds of cooking time each
time you press it.
13. LESS. Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time
each time you press it.
14. CUSTOM SET. Touch this button to change the oven's default
settings for sound, clock, scroll speed, and Lbs/kg.
15. NUMBER. Touch number pads to enter cooking time, power
level, quantities, or weights.
16. KITC EN TIMER. Touch this button to use as a kitchen timer
without operating the oven.
17. POWER. Touch this pad to set a cook power.
18. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this button to stop the oven or to clear
entries and to engage or disengage the child lock. See page 12.
19. Ez-ON: You can extend cooking time in multiples of 30 seconds
by repeatedly touching this pad during cooking.
20. ENTER/START. Touch this button to start entries.
Note: Always leave the turn table in the oven. It is not
always necessary to use the tray and rack.
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COOKING COMPARISON GUIDE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options: microwave cooking,
convection cooking, and combination cooking.
Microwave cooking uses very short, high-frequency
radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through
the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster
than regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food
directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven.
Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly
convenient because less time is spent in food
preparation.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in
flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food
surfaces.
Combination cooking combines microwave energy
with convection to cook with speed and accuracy, while
browning and crisping to perfection.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking,
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection, and combination
cooking.
MICROWAVE
Microwave energy is
distributed evenly
throughout the oven for fast,
thorough cooking of food.
Microwave energy.
• Fast, high efficiency
cooking.
• Oven and surroundings do
not get hot.
• Easy clean-up.
COOKING
MET OD
EAT SOURCE
BENEFITS
CONVECTION
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and sealed-in
juices.
Circulating heated air.
• Aids in browning and seals
in flavor.
• Cooks some foods faster
than regular ovens.
COMBINATION
Microwave energy and
convection heat combine to
cook foods in up to one-half
the time of regular ovens,
while browning and sealing
in juices.
Microwave energy and
circulating heated air.
• Shortened cooking time
from microwave energy.
• Browning and crisping
from convection heat.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKWARE GUIDE
Microwave Cooking
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for
use in your microwave oven.
However, to test cookware before using, follow these
steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup
and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is
warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
Convection Cooking
•Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting is
important.
• Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and
pies because they absorb heat and produce a crisper
crust.
• Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies, or
muffins because these pans reflect heat and help
produce a light, tender crust.
• Glass or glass-ceramic casserole or baking dishes are
best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the
cleanability of glass.
Combination Cooking
• Glass or glass-ceramic baking containers are
recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal
trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall
or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the
oven.
• Heat-resistant plastic microwave cookware (safe to
50°F) may be used, but is not recommended for
foods that require crusting or all-around browning,
because plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
COOKWARE MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
eat-Resistant Glass, Ceramic Glass Yes Yes Yes
Ceramics, China Yes Yes Yes
(Do not use china
with gold or silver trim.)
Metal Cookware No Yes No
Non eat-Resistant Glass No No No
Microwave-Safe Plastic Yes No Yes*
Plastic Wrap, Wax Paper Yes No No
Paper Products Yes No No
Straw, Wicker, and Wood Yes No No
* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 50°F

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
OW TO USE ACCESSORIES
Notes :
• Do not operate the oven when it is empty except preheating.
• Always use the Rotating Ring and Turn Table when using this oven on the Day setting.
Metal Tray Metal RackGlass Turntable
MICROWAVE CONVECTION COMBINATION
Possible to use
Recommended method
X Do not use
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING
BROWNING
Meat and poultry with high fat content cooked for at
least 10 to 15 minutes will brown lightly. Foods cooked
a shorter time can be brushed with a browning agent,
such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or barbecue
sauce.
COVERING
A cover will trap heat and steam and cause the food to
cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave-safe plastic
wrap with one corner folded back to vent the excess
steam. Lids on glass casseroles can become hot
during cooking; always handle carefully. Waxed paper
will prevent the food from splattering in the oven and
help retain heat. When warming bread items, use
waxed paper, napkins, or paper towels. To absorb extra
moisture, wrap sandwiches and fatty foods in paper
towels.
SPACING
Arrange individual foods, such as baked potatoes,
cupcakes, and hors d’oeuvres in a circle and at least
1 inch apart. This will help the food cook more evenly.
STIRRING
Stirring blends flavors and redistributes the heat in
foods. Always stir from the outside toward the center
of the dish. Food at the outside of the dish heats first.
TURNING
Large foods, such as roasts and whole poultry, should
be turned so that the top and bottom cook evenly. Also
turn over chicken pieces and chops.
ARRANGEMENT
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer in the dish
for more even cooking. Because dense foods cook
more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry,
fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish.
TESTING FOR DONENESS
Foods cook quickly in a microwave oven; test frequently
for doneness.
STANDING TIME
Food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after
being removed from the oven. Usually, you need to
cover food during standing time to retain heat. Remove
most foods when they are slightly undercooked and
they will finish cooking during standing time. The
internal temperature of food will rise about 10°F during
standing time.
S IELDING
To prevent some portions of rectangular or square
dishes from overcooking, you may need to shield
them with small strips of aluminum foil to block the
microwaves. You can also cover poultry legs and
wing tips with foil to keep them from overcooking.
Always keep foil at least 1 inch from oven walls
to prevent arcing.
PIERCING
Pierce the shell, skin, or membrane of foods before
cooking to prevent them from bursting. Foods that
require piercing include yolks and whites of eggs, hot
dogs, clams, oysters, and whole vegetables, such as
potatoes and squash.